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Ph genes and their uses

US5910627A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1996
Grant dateJun 8, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/825
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating vacuolar pH. Isolated DNA constructs comprising sequences substantially identical to a Ph gene are provided. The methods typically involve introducing the construct into a plant, whereby vacuolar pH is modified in the transgenic plant.

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